Romania opposes a new European tax that could make heating and transport more expensive
Romania has taken a firm stance within the European Union, joining a group of ten member states that are calling on the European Commission to reconsider the introduction of the ETS2 system. This new tax targets carbon emissions from the building and road transport sectors, with the aim of encouraging the transition to greener energy.
The government in Bucharest and the other signatory states are expressing concern regarding the social and economic impact this measure could have on citizens. The main fear is that the application of the new tax will lead to a significant increase in prices for fuel, as well as heating bills, particularly affecting low-income households.
Romania's representatives argue that, in the current economic context, citizens should not have to bear additional costs for the energy transition. They are calling on the European Commission to find alternative solutions that do not place such a heavy financial burden on the population, emphasizing the need for a balance between climate goals and social protection.
Discussions at the European level remain tense, as member states must find a consensus to reach the climate targets assumed under the European Green Deal. In the coming period, Romanian officials will continue negotiations in Brussels to obtain support measures or a postponement of the implementation of this system, in an attempt to protect the purchasing power of Romanians.